Privacy Policy
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) is the national association for Gulf Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters (GCBBBS). What follows is GCBBBS's online privacy policy, which governs personal information gathered on our Internet sites but not the sites of BBBSA. Each BBBS nationally has its own privacy and security policies for its Web site, consistent with policy established by the GCBBBS Board of Directors.

GCBBBS's Commitment to Online Security
Physical, electronic and managerial procedures have been employed to safeguard the security and integrity of personal information. All GCBBBS staff and contractors with access to personal information obtained on GCBBBS Web sites are also bound to adhere to this policy as part of their contract with GCBBBS.

Personal Information that GCBBBS May Collect Online
GCBBBS may collect personal information online, including names, postal and e-mail addresses, phone and facsimile numbers, and billing and business information from inquirers and donors and for program participation, some of which could constitute personal information, as well as personal information from individuals acting solely in their business capacity. GCBBBS does not knowingly collect or maintain any personal information from children under the age of 13. In addition, no part of our sites are designed with the purpose of attracting any person under age 13.

How GCBBBS Uses Personal Information Collected Online
Unless you otherwise consent, we will use your personal information only for the purpose for which it is submitted, such as to reply to your emails, handle inquiries regarding program participation, process and track billing related to donations and contributions, and we will use such information to provide operational notices, in program record-keeping and to conduct research on industry marketplace practices. Our research may lead to the publication of aggregate demographical data but will not result in the reporting or publication of any personal information provided to us.

Help Us Keep Your Personal Information Accurate
If your personal information changes or you would like to review the personal information we may have on file, please e-mail us with the new information or your review request at agency@gulfcoastbbbs.org.

Problems or Complaints with GCBBBS Privacy Policy
If you have a complaint about GCBBBS or our compliance with this privacy policy, you may contact us at
agency@gulfcoastbbbs.org.

revised November 18, 2010